The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08) vs. Volvo C30 1.8F (Ethanol) (07 - 09)
€ 26,700

€ 21,200

€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF is 1.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Volvo C30 1.8F.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 1.8F
56
69.5
78.5
57
70.2
80.3
69.5 in
Width
70.2 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56 in
Height
57 in
101.5
168.7
103.9
167.4
168.7 in
Length
167.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 1.8F
3208 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
282 lb
8.79 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 1.8F
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Ethanol

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 1.8F
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
B4184S8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
123 hp
Volvo C30 1.8F
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.8F
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 1.8F
138 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.8F
▶ REPLAY
19.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.79 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
19.1 lb/hp
23.79 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.8F
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 1.8F
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
41 mpg
25 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8F
31 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
600 mi
Range
360 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
600 mi
360 mi
Volvo C30 1.8F
Environmental Impact
117.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
300.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
117.3 kWh
300.9 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8F
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo C30 1.8F
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft